Harold II Harefoot (nov 13, 1035 – mar 17, 1040)
Description:
son of Cnut by his first wife Aelgifu. Cnut died on 12 November 1035. In Denmark he was succeeded by Harthacnut, reigning as Cnut III, although with he was kept busy with a war in Scandinavia against Magnus I of Norway. Harold Harefoot was serving as regent in England while Harthacnut was in Scandinavia. who went on to claim the English throne in 1037, reigning until his death in 1040. Queen Emma was made to flee to Bruges in Flanders.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 13, 1035
mar 17, 1040
~ 4 years and 4 months